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53 Weeks of Drewy Goodness

With 2007 in the books, it’s time for the new year, which means new challenges and new resolutions.  I made an incredible commitment to myself (and my readers) last year with the 365 Days of Drewy Goodness.  I also had a feeling that 2007 was going to a big comedic year for me.  Well this year I’ll be stepping it up a notch, and I have no doubt it will be even better.  2008?  More like 200GREAT.

To have the type of year I want, I’ll need some goals (or resolutions for you New Year’s fanatics).  Similar to last year, there will be a challenge involved, so make sure you read the disclaimer at the bottom to fully understand the rules.  Let’s see what’s in store for 2008:

1.  53 Weeks of Drewy Goodness.  Whereas last year my big commitment was to have some type of post every single day, my major goal now is to complete 53 “projects” over the course of the year.  A project might include: a completed website, a 1,000+ word article about comedy, or a video sketch.  I’ll announce the week’s project on the Sunday of that week, and then have the post for that project up by that Saturday.  If I miss a project for a given week, I’ll pay $100 to the first person to call me on it.
2. A Joke a Day.  Though I could have technically done this last year, I often ventured into random thoughts, and would feel bad if all I posted was a simple one-liner.  However, I think one-liners are important for stand-up sets, they can lead to bigger ideas, and can be turned into a cartoon strip.  Therefore I’ll be posting a joke each day.  If I miss a joke for a day, I’ll pay $10 to the first person to call me on it.
3. Perform Comedy 53 times.  Last year I gauged my performing by how many people I performed in front of.  This year it’s all about the number of times I reach the stage.  Ideally I’d like to average 1x a week, even if it’s a small open mic somewhere.  This will help lead to better confidence and more material that’s stage tested, mother approved.
4. Get over 100,000 views on YouTube.  With the huge advancements in the Internet and the explosion of YouTube, it seems like almost anyone can get their piece of Internet fame.  I want mine.  I want to create a video that spreads enough to reach 100,000 views.
5. Publish an Article.  One thing that can really help your credibility is to be published in a given field.  It’s also cool to say, “I was published in X.”  I’d like to get some type of article (could be a how-to guide, personal development article, a random joke) published in some type of publication (could be an online site, magazine, or a book).
6. Break into Top 10 Internal Blogs at P&G.  P&G has a number of internal blogs ranging a variety of subjects.  I currently blog as the “Corporate Humorist,” but have been slacking as of late.  I’d like to become 1 of the top 10 blogs in the company, exploring “humor in the workplace” even further.
7. Start a business.  Ever since reading the Four Hour Work Week, it seems feasible to have a side business that involves minimum overhead.  Working with a good friend, I’d like to set up at least one business to that effect.
8. Have 13.5″ Guns.  One of the things I was missing from last year’s resolutions was one revolving around my health.  I’d like to increase the size of my biceps + triceps by 1″.
9. Never hit Snooze.  I tried this last year and failed miserably.  Hopefully the Select Comfort bed will give me such a great night’s sleep that I never find the need to hit the snooze button.  Hopefully.
10. Help Someone Achieve a Goal.  Also missing last year was focusing on someone other than myself.  This year I’d really like to help at least one person (or more) achieve some type of goal of their own.  If you have something you’d like help with, feel free to let me know and you could be that someone (or one of them).

So there you have it, 10 goals for 2008.  I’m both excited and a little worried – there’s a lot involved on that list.  But, if I fast forward to this time next year, imagine how amazing it will be to have accomplished them all.  So here’s to an ambitious year, and best of luck on your goals.

DISCLAIMER

Rules of the “53 Weeks of Drewy Goodness” and “A Joke a Day.”

1. Missing a post means not posting by 5am on the “evening” of the due date.  Unfortunately our lives don’t revolve around the 24 hour clock where midnight starts the new day, so if a post is due on Saturday, I have until 5am on that Sunday to post.
2. The first person to comment on my blog is the first person to “call me on it.”  To be fair to those of you without Facebook, the comment has to be on drewtarvin.com.  I will pay $100 for the first person to notice if I miss a project, and $10 to the first person to notice if I miss a joke (both payable via check).  If no one manages to post a comment before I make up for the missing post, then I’ll be the winner.
3. There are certain circumstances where I may not be able to post an entry right away (such as travel out-of-town or extreme sickness). In these cases I will post a note IN ADVANCED so you are all aware.
4. Rules are subject to change at anytime, but they will be announced either as an update to this post, or as a new posting.  If I no longer have a passion for writing (very unlikely), then the challenge could end indefinitely. (Any missing entries prior to the announcement of discontinuation WILL be paid).

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